Case Studies

In partnership with CivTech, Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) launched an innovation challenge.

Shared Lives Plus provide a reflection on the organisation's work across the country throughout the pandemic to continue to support people.

"We have adapted to support people in creative and innovative ways."

Gary Baillie, of the Inspire project at Bield Housing Association, explains ALISS's involvement in the trial.

The West Lothian service for people over 60 offered essential support to many, navigating the barriers in place as result of COVID-19.

"Forth Valley Sensory Centre is set to emerge from the pandemic, stronger, and more adaptable than ever."

"We have seen opportunities for having new conversations about what really is important to people."

“Looking back on this period we’ll look at what was achieved when there was a common goal and a common enemy."

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans outline their response to the pandemic and touch on the impact on human rights during COVID-19.

FARE Scotland supported young people to create innovative ways of coping with the pandemic.

Third sector organisations across Scotland delivered crucial support to older people during the pandemic.

Organisations across Scotland found innovative ways to continue to support people throughout lockdowns .

Community organisations reached far beyond their initial remits to support people during lockdown.

Partnership working was placed at the heart of the COVID-19 response in order to face the challenges of the pandemic.

Scottish Commission for Learning Disability and National Autistic Society Scotland worked to represent those they support.

We look back at our Community in Action reporting on how mental health organisations creatively and rapidly responded to the pandemic.

"By adopting the Third Sector as a key delivery partner, we can better engage people in local community services."

"Our clients are often marginalized, stigmatized and face serious inequalities in day-to-day life"

"We have identified a real unmet need with many local elderly people living alone who are lonely and isolated."

Venture Trust shares how they continue to harness the power of nature and the outdoors to improve wellbeing, relationships, and belonging.

"The lesson I take forward from the COVID-19 pandemic is just how quickly the third sector can adapt."

"So many families were also struggling emotionally and psychologically with the loss of freedom and social support."

SWAMP will survey all residents in the Glasgow Pollok area to identify the needs of people in the community going forward.

Children's Health Scotland share the swift action taken by their organisation to adapt to COVID-19.

"One of the hardest issues for people is being deprived of essential relationships."